Stabilizer-Assisted Autonomous Evacuation System

Abstract

The invention relates to an autonomous, gyrostabilizer-assisted tracked evacuation system used in disaster emergency evacuation systems, personal safety technologies, and mobile robotics applications, enabling individuals to be moved to a safe location without needing assistance, particularly during seismic events such as earthquakes.

Description

1 TARIFF Stabilizer-Assisted Autonomous Evacuation System TECHNICAL AREA 5 The invention is relevant to disaster relief systems, personal safety technologies, and mobile robotics. used in the field of applications, especially in situations involving tremors such as earthquakes, for individuals autonomous, enabling it to be moved to a safe location without needing assistance, It relates to a gyrostabilizer-assisted tracked evacuation system. 10 PREVIOUS TECHNIQUE Today, there are various systems for the evacuation of individuals during disasters such as earthquakes. They are used. In current applications, manual evacuation systems are the first to come to the fore. 15 In these systems, the individual leaves the area on their own initiative and through physical action. This process is generally supported by audible warnings (alarms). Fixed passive protection systems are also preferred. Under-bed capsule systems or These systems, which include fixed-position shelter areas such as steel protection units, protect the individual. It is intended to protect the area where it is located and does not provide active evacuation. Thirdly, 20 Smart building automation systems are used. For example, doors open automatically during an earthquake. automation such as elevator locking and emergency lighting systems activation These support systems ultimately depend on the individual's ability to move. It is working. However, existing systems have some common shortcomings. First of all, this None of the systems are designed for people who have lost their sense of direction, are in a state of panic, are asleep, are elderly, children, or 25 years old. It does not actively support individuals with physical limitations. Such individuals experience panic, fear, and confusion. Due to the confusion, they are unable to determine direction and make quick decisions. Furthermore, One of the biggest risks during an earthquake is falling and colliding with surrounding objects. Existing systems do not provide physical stability against this risk. Current practices, It does not offer active guidance and physical transportation services; the entire process is based on the individual's own movement. 30 It depends on its ability. Moreover, it makes decisions and acts by perceiving the environmental situation. There is also no autonomous system capable of doing this. In this context, the technical problem is during an earthquake. disoriented, panicked, physically immobile, or unconscious Individuals in this condition can maintain balance and movement without requiring environmental awareness, orientation, or mobility. The problem is the lack of an autonomous system that can ensure safe evacuation. The current 35 The systems' limited hardware capabilities, passive operating principles, and individual-dependent work This technical problem has remained unresolved to this day. 2 As a result of research conducted in the literature, the application numbered “2022 / 002267” and “BUILDINGS Turkish patent titled "EMERGENCY EVACUATION AND EARTHQUAKE PROTECTION ADD-ON" The application was found to be related to emergency evacuation or the feeling of the earthquake. from that moment on, within seconds, people could protect themselves by fleeing their homes, 5 a structural addition mounted on the exterior of an existing building and accessible via a passageway from the existing building It is related to. However, the aforementioned application concerns emergency evacuation systems and personal safety during disasters. used in the field of technologies and mobile robotics applications, especially in areas such as earthquakes. in these situations individuals can reach a safe place without needing assistance. a 10 related to an autonomous, gyrostabilizer-assisted tracked evacuation system that enables its transport. No evidence was found. Ultimately, the problems mentioned above, which cannot be solved with current technology, are the subject of this technical analysis. This has made it necessary to make an innovation in the field. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 15 The present invention aims to eliminate the aforementioned disadvantages and introduce new technologies to the relevant technical field. It relates to a stabilizer-assisted autonomous evacuation system designed to bring advantages. The main purpose of the invention is to provide individuals with the opportunity to receive assistance during seismic events such as earthquakes. The goal is to ensure that it can be moved to a safe location without any problems. Another purpose of the invention is to help people who have lost their sense of direction, are in a state of panic, and are physically disabled during an earthquake. Environmental awareness, orientation, and an autonomous system that will ensure balanced and safe evacuation without requiring movement 25 to obtain. All the purposes mentioned above and those that will emerge from the detailed explanation below. The present invention is designed to implement emergency evacuation systems and personal safety systems during disasters. technologies and mobile robotics applications used in the field, especially in the event of tremors such as earthquakes. in these situations individuals can reach a safe place without needing assistance. It is an autonomously operating evacuation system that enables transportation; its feature is that it operates continuously. When it analyzes environmental vibrations and detects a tremor at earthquake level The earthquake sensor, which activates the microprocessor and automatically starts the system, allows the user to... a seating area that allows one to sit on it, is unaffected by shocks, and prevents falls, with an angular 35° momentum operated, located under the seating area, to prevent a person from falling or tipping over 3 to prevent vibrations and ensure the seating area remains balanced without being affected. The stabilizing mechanism is mounted in front of the platform to collect image data. perception of surrounding obstacles, gaps, stairs, exits, and walls The camera, which provides the image data it captures and transmits it to the microprocessor, receives the direction from the microprocessor. and moves the platform according to speed commands, enabling it to move across different terrain types, 5 Enables climbing stairs and overcoming obstacles, and provides stable movement even in bumpy environments. the movement mechanism that enables the entire system is integrated onto / based on the platform. The rechargeable battery, which provides the necessary energy for its operation, comes from the camera. By analyzing the images, the image processing algorithm identifies obstacles, directions, and clear exits. 10 all the motors that manage the motion mechanism and the balancing mechanism It contains the aforementioned microprocessor that issues the commands. The best way to utilize the advantages of the existing invention, together with its structure and additional elements. For it to be understood, it must be evaluated together with the figures explained below. 15 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1 shows a representative view of the stabilizer-assisted autonomous evacuation system that is the subject of this invention. It is a representation. 20 The drawings do not necessarily need to be scaled and are necessary for understanding the invention. Details that are not present may have been overlooked. Furthermore, at least to a large extent... Elements that are identical or at least have substantially identical functions are numbered the same. It is shown. 25 REFERENCE NUMBERS 1. Earthquake sensor 2. Balancing mechanism 30 3rd Camera 4. Microprocessor 5. Movement mechanism 6. Battery 7. Seating area 35 8. Start button 4 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION This detailed explanation describes the autonomous evacuation system with stabilizer support, which is the subject of the invention, only. with examples that will not have any limiting effect on a better understanding of the subject It is explained. 5 Stabilizer-assisted autonomous evacuation system, earthquake sensor (1), stabilization mechanism (2), camera (3), microprocessor (4), motion mechanism (5), battery (6), seating area (7), It includes a start button (8). The earthquake sensor (1) continuously monitors environmental vibrations. monitoring, detecting a tremor of earthquake level, activating the microprocessor (4) and 10 It is an earthquake sensor, preferably an accelerometer, that automatically starts the system. Stabilizer The mechanism (2) is located under the seating area (7) to prevent a person from falling or tipping over. to prevent the seating area (7) from being affected by shocks and to keep it balanced It is a mechanism that provides angular momentum, preferably a gyrostabilizer. camera (3), mounted in front of the platform, to collect image data of the surrounding obstacles, 15 enabling the perception of spaces, staircases, exits, and walls. It is the sensing unit that transmits the image data it has captured to the microprocessor (4). The microprocessor (4), By analyzing the images from the camera (3), the image processing algorithm detects obstacles, Identifying directions and open exit points, algorithmically determining the shortest and safest evacuation. the movement mechanism (5) with motors that determine its course and the balancing mechanism 20 (2) is the control center that gives all the commands that govern. Movement mechanism (5), Moving the platform in accordance with the direction and speed commands from the microprocessor (4), different enabling movement across different types of terrain, climbing stairs, and overcoming obstacles in bumpy environments. It is preferably a tracked motor system that provides balanced movement. The battery (6) is the platform's a rechargeable 25 integrated into the base, providing the energy necessary for the entire system to operate. It is the power supply which ensures the system's longevity. Seating area (7), a seat that allows the user to sit securely and stably, is unaffected by shocks, and prevents falls, It is a centered seating surface. Start button (8), for manual testing and emergencies. independent of the earthquake sensor (1) which enables the system to be started by the user It is the button that activates the microprocessor (4). 30 The stabilizer-assisted autonomous evacuation system is designed for those who have lost their sense of direction and panicked during an earthquake. individuals who are inside or physically unable to move, without any external assistance or Automatic and safe evacuation without needing its own decision-making mechanism. It is an autonomous mobile evacuation platform that enables this. The system, described below, comprises 35 with hardware and software components, in a way that will directly solve the relevant technical problem. It is designed to: The earthquake sensor (1) (Accelerometer) is the basic trigger of the system. Certain earthquake-related events It detects strong tremors. It automatically activates the system at the first sign of trouble. Evacuation. Even after completion, it continues to monitor the surrounding area for new tremors. The system can reactivate itself when needed. Balancing mechanism (2) 5 (Gyrostabilizer) maintains the platform's stability despite shocks, allowing the user to stay on the platform. It is the unit that allows the person to sit without falling, preventing them from tipping over, wobbling, and swaying. The gyrostabilizer is located above the tracked movement system and just below the seating platform. The camera (3) is positioned on the front of the platform and is used as a peripheral sensor. fixed, image-gathering and environmentally aware, identifying obstacles, gaps, 10 It is the unit that makes it possible to perceive stairs, exits, and walls. The microprocessor (4) (Central Control Unit) processes the data coming from the camera (3), image algorithmic processing algorithm that identifies obstacles, directions, and open exit points. determining the shortest and safest evacuation route, using motion motors and gyrostabilizer It is the unit that gives all the commands that govern. Movement mechanism (5), preferably tracked motor system 15 It can move with high torque on different surfaces such as flat ground, stairs, and sloping areas. providing stable and balanced movement at low speed, reversing, changing direction and obstacle detection. It is a unit that has the ability to maneuver. Battery (6) (Power supply), all electronics capable of providing power to components and operating for extended periods in emergency situations such as earthquakes. It is the unit that is integrated into the base of the platform. Seating area (7) (User 20 The platform allows the user to sit safely, either cross-legged or squatting. It is a centered seating surface that prevents falls. The seating surface is protected by a gyrostabilizer. It is not affected by vibration. The start button (8) (Manual Activation Option) enables the system to be activated manually. It is the unit that enables the system to be started as follows: The system is equipped with earthquake sensors (1) (preferably Although it operates automatically (using an accelerometer), it can be started manually for testing or emergencies. User 25 It is also possible to start the process by physically pressing the button without interfering with the system. Thanks to the combined operation of these components, the system is fully autonomous and environmentally aware. an evacuation vehicle that has, prevents falls from happening, detects obstacles, plans routes, and can maneuver. It functions as such. This structure is new and technically unique, not found in any existing system. It offers a holistic solution. 30 With a stabilizer-assisted autonomous evacuation system;  The earthquake sensor (1) detects the shaking at the earthquake level and automatically activates the system. It starts as follows.  The balancing mechanism (2) engages, ensuring the platform's balance. 35  The camera (3) starts scanning the surroundings and collecting image data.  The microprocessor (4) determines the evacuation route by processing the data from the camera (3). 6  The microprocessor (4) sends direction and speed commands to the motion mechanism (5).  The movement mechanism (5) enables the system to recognize obstacles and climb stairs. It moves towards the exit point.  The system stops moving when it reaches the exit point.  Power management is activated, and the system enters low-power mode. 5  When a new tremor is detected, the earthquake sensor (1) system is reactivated.  The user can start the system manually using the start button (8) if desired. The earthquake sensor (1) used in the system monitors the environmental vibrations of the system continuously. It enables monitoring. When a tremor of earthquake magnitude is detected, the microprocessor is activated. This starts the entire system. After the evacuation is complete, there may be another tremor in the surrounding area. It continues to monitor that there is no stabilizing mechanism (2) (Gyrostabilizer), of the system. It is located in the center and keeps the seating platform stable against shocks. It prevents the person from falling. or prevents it from tipping over. It remains active as long as the system is running. The camera (3) is on the front of the platform. It is integrated into the surface. It monitors surrounding obstacles, exit points, gaps, and the overall environment. 15 It detects. It sends the image data to the microprocessor (4). The microprocessor (4) receives the image data from the camera (3). It analyzes the images. Using image processing algorithms, it determines the shortest and safest exit route. It determines the balancing mechanism (2) and the movement mechanism (5) (Tracked motor). It sends movement and balance commands by communicating with the system. Movement mechanism (5), It moves the platform in accordance with the direction and speed commands from the microprocessor (4). Different 20 It enables movement across various terrain types, climbing stairs, and overcoming obstacles. (Bumpy) It provides stable movement even in environments. The battery (6) provides energy to all system components. It has a long-lasting, durable structure. All elements function perfectly throughout the system. makes it sustainable. The seating area (7) allows the individual to sit cross-legged or squat. is the central area and is located on the balancing mechanism (2) and 25 when the system is working It remains stationary. The user is evacuated in a seated position without any physical effort. The system It is normally started automatically by the earthquake sensor (1); however, when needed Manual startup can also be done using the start button (8). Test or special scenarios It is an alternative initiation method. The system, through the coordinated operation of these elements, directs the user to... a safe 30 without falling, without needing guidance and without outside help It takes you to the starting point. In the automated operation scenario, the system remains in low-power mode. Only during an earthquake... The sensor (1) is active. If the earthquake sensor (1) detects a tremor, the microprocessor (4) becomes active. The stabilization mechanism (2) is activated and the camera (3) scans the environment. 35 taken from the camera (3) The images are processed and the output route is determined. Direction and speed commands are sent to the motors. Output If the route is not reached, the camera (3) monitors the surroundings. If an obstacle is detected, a new route is determined. If a new 7 If a tremor is detected, the stabilizing mechanism (2) restores balance. The user moves to the safe area. The movement stops when it is brought. In the manual start scenario, if the user presses the start button (8) If pressed, the balancing mechanism (2), camera (3), microprocessor (4) and motors are activated. The evacuation process is initiated. The camera (3) and processor perform direction determination and obstacle analysis. Safe The evacuation is enabled. If the system detects a new tremor, it restarts the evacuation cycle. 5

Claims

8 REQUESTS 1. Emergency evacuation systems, personal safety technologies, and mobile robotics during disasters 5 used in the field of applications, especially in situations involving tremors such as earthquakes. the ability of individuals to move to a safe location without needing assistance It is an autonomously operating evacuation system that provides;  a system that continuously analyzes environmental vibrations at earthquake level 10 which activates the microprocessor (4) when it detects a tremor and automatically switches the system earthquake sensor (1),  a surface the user can sit on, unaffected by shocks, and prevents falls. seating area (7),  operating with angular momentum, located under the seating area (7), the person to prevent the seating area (7) 15 from falling or tipping over a stabilizer that ensures it remains balanced without being affected by vibrations mechanism (2),  A device mounted in front of the platform to collect image data from the surrounding area. obstacles, gaps, stairs, exits and walls 20 which enables detection and transmits the image data it captures to the microprocessor (4) camera (3),  the platform in accordance with the direction and speed commands from the microprocessor (4) moving, progressing on different types of surfaces, climbing stairs and overcoming obstacles a movement that enables overcoming obstacles and provides stable movement even in bumpy environments mechanism (5), 25  Integrated onto / into the platform, necessary for the entire system to function the rechargeable battery (6) that provides energy,  image processing algorithm that analyzes images from the camera (3) thanks to algorithms that identify obstacles, directions, and open exit points The vehicle with motors, 30, determines the shortest and safest evacuation route. all commands that manage the mechanism (5) and the balancing mechanism (2) the mentioned microprocessor (4) It includes. 9 2. A proper evacuation system according to Claim 1, featuring manual testing and emergency procedures. The system is started by the user from the earthquake sensor (1) It includes a start button (8) that activates the microprocessor (4) independently.

3. It is an evacuation system in accordance with Claim 1, and its feature is that the mentioned earthquake sensor (1) 5 It has an accelerometer.

4. A discharge system in accordance with Claim 1, characterized by its aforementioned balancing mechanism. The mechanism is (2) gyrostabilizer.

5. A discharge system that complies with Claim 1, and whose characteristic is that the aforementioned movement mechanism (5) is that it has a tracked motor system.